NYU Langone Health
Location
Binghamton, New York
Salary
$37 - $56 / HOUR
The Diabetes Nurse Educator provides personalized education and clinical support to patients managing diabetes, focusing on self-care skills and disease prevention. Responsibilities include triaging patients, managing diabetes-related devices, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes.
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor's degree, a current NY State license, and at least 2 years of healthcare experience. Certification as a Diabetes Educator is required within two years of hire.
UHS Diabetes and Endocrinology Center Primary Work Shift: Day Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation Range: $37.00 - $55.50 per hour, depending on experience ----- Sign-On Incentives: Up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria. Talk with your recruiter to learn more. Job Responsibilities: As a key member of our multidisciplinary care team, the Diabetes Nurse Educator plays a vital role in supporting patients across the care continuum through education, intervention, and clinical coordination. Responsibilities include: Triage and assess patients for early signs and symptoms of diabetes-related complications to ensure timely intervention and prevent adverse outcomes Educate patients and families on diabetes self-management, lifestyle modification, and disease prevention using evidence-based resources Develop and lead individual and group education programs following American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines to support long-term health outcomes Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of educational interventions through patient feedback, glycemic control trends, and documented health outcomes Provide instruction and support for the safe use of diabetes-related medications and devices including insulin, injectables, glucagon, glucometers, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) Review and interpret data from blood glucose logs, insulin pumps, and CGMs to assist with care planning and provider collaboration Perform insertion and download of CGM sensors for review by providers and assist patients in troubleshooting device-related concerns Coordinate patient-centered care by collaborating with families and the interdisciplinary team across inpatient and outpatient settings Work closely with the Unit Coordinator to support compliance with Joint Commission, NYS Department of Health, and infection control standards Promote diabetes awareness and education by participating in health fairs, community outreach events, and organizational wellness initiatives Support ADA credentialing and quality initiatives for the UHS Diabetes and Endocrinology Center by maintaining standards and documentation Stay current with clinical best practices in diabetes education and care through ongoing professional development and continuing education Position Qualifications: Minimum Required: At least 2-year experience in health care setting with evidence of having obtained proficiency in those areas emphasized in the Registered Nurse curriculum. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Current NY State RN license. Documentation of current CPR certification required within 1 week of start of employment. Certified Diabetes Educator within 2 years of hire.
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Market context
In New York, Diabetes Nurse Educator roles are typically tied to ongoing demand for chronic disease management, patient education, and care coordination across hospitals, clinics, and outpatient programs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for an RN with a bachelor’s degree, a current New York license, healthcare experience, and a plan to earn diabetes educator certification within two years. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your experience with patient teaching and diabetes care in your application.